Polling Blues - in India’s IT Capital

Polling Blues - in India’s IT Capital​

By: Amit Bhushan Date: 1st May 2018

‘Rationalism’ is better for IT than say a blinded ‘Nationalism’ as is being propagated. And some CMs searching for the awshesh/remains of Internet of the Mahabharata era, may not be such a good thing. These facts are already well-understood, but nevertheless one still struggles for political one-upmanship. It may be that primarily some urban-centricity is being attempted to be shed and the rural pockets which have nearly always been neglected by the ‘champions of the Dalit & shoshit varg’, are sought to be influenced by such incredible claims with verbal jugglery. That one can think about attempting to do so, and also go ahead to ‘do it’ as well as become successful on some occasions, by itself speaks volumes about the level of involvement of some of the Netas with rural India in general and the Dalit/shoshit varg in particular, though 'parivaar connect' triumphs over such mundane things is already well known. That the caste combination based politics is highly fragile in the face of ‘Game’, is already proven. However it would always catapult the strong alternative unless there is sound track-record, is a self-assumption of the people who may have a feeling that they understand ‘Game’. There has been little to show on account of ‘Charges of corruption', in the words of at least one of the ruling party denizens besides ordinary public of course. And the impact of de-monetization on the Rural and SME segments of the state in question seems to have been under-reported by our ‘independent journos’ for obvious reasons (that election schedule was rather far off from the event date).

There is little in political practice that has changed though, except for the ‘war cries’ and the Netas of course which seem to be churning faster. The ‘jobs’ have become the new mantra, along with ‘development’. In practice, it means more investment on infra on the back of state borrowings to keep the ‘contractors’ happy, so that ‘they’ can create employment and probably support the ‘chai-pakoda’ centers that may absorb some others. While one can hear some progress being made when announcements like ‘balancing trade deficit with China’ is announced, however it can only be taken with a pinch of salt given the slow progress. The ability to seek ‘market access ‘ for Indian products have traditionally been limited to ‘Handicrafts’ or ‘labour’ by our Netas rather than for some advance manufactures or services products. The fact has been that India’s own markets have been rather open including for core government consumption like defence sector, railways, shipping, aero-sector etc. It is only recently that an impetus seems to have come to indulge in domestic manufacturing, however success of it has been quite limited. That water-based transportation is still a slogan in spite of its cost implications for most people including those involved in the sector, is also well known. It is in this back-ground that the efforts of Netas to spend energy on Mahabharata era internet seems quite hilarious rather than exploring answers to make up for either the nascent manufacturing sector to be nurtured in domestic markets or improved market access for domestic products (be they be service products or manufactures). Yes some improvement in areas for manufacturing of Electronics on the back of ‘tariff’ backed measures seems to be there, but their ability to sustain themselves over the longer-run and become able to stand on their own would take some time for jury to be out.

There has been limited questions on the policy set followed so far or that is likely to be followed by the parties and Netas. And the commercial news media would like to keep the debate as such including bringing in Hindu-Muslim, Jinnah, Mandir etc. from one side and the Lingayat, Vokkaliga and other sundry castes on the other side. This is while the questions around level playing field in domestic markets, market access for domestic products and services in international markets, availability of credit for ‘all’ businesses rather than selected businesses and what has been done or not done so far might be the real questions that are sought to be avoided. With the churn in politcs on the back of 'Game', its time we see a faster churning amongst Netadom. And this is most likely with the task to save themselves being a priority for the Netas. So its better looking at one's own track record and be able to present it effectively that holds the trick. The 'good news' for losers is that there always going to be chance to question other's track record the next time, should one chooses to stay in politics. The Netas seem to be retiring as well as are being put to effective retirement now-a-days, although some die-hard one's are also looking to bounce-back as usual for the Netas, thus keeping the profession attractive and abuzz. Let the ‘Game’ evolve…

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

In the bustling heart of India’s IT capital, Bangalore, a peculiar phenomenon known as the "Polling Blues" has begun to manifest among the city’s tech-savvy residents. Despite the vibrant tech ecosystem and a population that is generally well-informed and politically engaged, many young professionals and tech employees are experiencing a growing sense of disconnection and disillusionment with the electoral process. The term "Polling Blues" encapsulates the frustration and apathy that these individuals feel, stemming from a combination of factors including perceived inefficacy of their votes, a lack of faith in the political system, and the overwhelming influence of money and power in elections. This sentiment is particularly pronounced in a city where innovation and progress are the norm, and the expectation for transparency and accountability is high. The irony is not lost on these tech workers, who are accustomed to rapid problem-solving in their professional lives but find the political landscape slow to adapt and change. As election season approaches, the challenge for political leaders and parties is to reconnect with this demographic, leveraging the city’s technological advancements to enhance voter engagement and rebuild trust in the democratic process.

 

[Dhruv Bindhani]

Polling Blues - in India’s IT Capital​

By: Amit Bhushan Date: 1st May 2018

‘Rationalism’ is better for IT than say a blinded ‘Nationalism’ as is being propagated. And some CMs searching for the awshesh/remains of Internet of the Mahabharata era, may not be such a good thing. These facts are already well-understood, but nevertheless one still struggles for political one-upmanship. It may be that primarily some urban-centricity is being attempted to be shed and the rural pockets which have nearly always been neglected by the ‘champions of the Dalit & shoshit varg’, are sought to be influenced by such incredible claims with verbal jugglery. That one can think about attempting to do so, and also go ahead to ‘do it’ as well as become successful on some occasions, by itself speaks volumes about the level of involvement of some of the Netas with rural India in general and the Dalit/shoshit varg in particular, though 'parivaar connect' triumphs over such mundane things is already well known. That the caste combination based politics is highly fragile in the face of ‘Game’, is already proven. However it would always catapult the strong alternative unless there is sound track-record, is a self-assumption of the people who may have a feeling that they understand ‘Game’. There has been little to show on account of ‘Charges of corruption', in the words of at least one of the ruling party denizens besides ordinary public of course. And the impact of de-monetization on the Rural and SME segments of the state in question seems to have been under-reported by our ‘independent journos’ for obvious reasons (that election schedule was rather far off from the event date).

There is little in political practice that has changed though, except for the ‘war cries’ and the Netas of course which seem to be churning faster. The ‘jobs’ have become the new mantra, along with ‘development’. In practice, it means more investment on infra on the back of state borrowings to keep the ‘contractors’ happy, so that ‘they’ can create employment and probably support the ‘chai-pakoda’ centers that may absorb some others. While one can hear some progress being made when announcements like ‘balancing trade deficit with China’ is announced, however it can only be taken with a pinch of salt given the slow progress. The ability to seek ‘market access ‘ for Indian products have traditionally been limited to ‘Handicrafts’ or ‘labour’ by our Netas rather than for some advance manufactures or services products. The fact has been that India’s own markets have been rather open including for core government consumption like defence sector, railways, shipping, aero-sector etc. It is only recently that an impetus seems to have come to indulge in domestic manufacturing, however success of it has been quite limited. That water-based transportation is still a slogan in spite of its cost implications for most people including those involved in the sector, is also well known. It is in this back-ground that the efforts of Netas to spend energy on Mahabharata era internet seems quite hilarious rather than exploring answers to make up for either the nascent manufacturing sector to be nurtured in domestic markets or improved market access for domestic products (be they be service products or manufactures). Yes some improvement in areas for manufacturing of Electronics on the back of ‘tariff’ backed measures seems to be there, but their ability to sustain themselves over the longer-run and become able to stand on their own would take some time for jury to be out.

There has been limited questions on the policy set followed so far or that is likely to be followed by the parties and Netas. And the commercial news media would like to keep the debate as such including bringing in Hindu-Muslim, Jinnah, Mandir etc. from one side and the Lingayat, Vokkaliga and other sundry castes on the other side. This is while the questions around level playing field in domestic markets, market access for domestic products and services in international markets, availability of credit for ‘all’ businesses rather than selected businesses and what has been done or not done so far might be the real questions that are sought to be avoided. With the churn in politcs on the back of 'Game', its time we see a faster churning amongst Netadom. And this is most likely with the task to save themselves being a priority for the Netas. So its better looking at one's own track record and be able to present it effectively that holds the trick. The 'good news' for losers is that there always going to be chance to question other's track record the next time, should one chooses to stay in politics. The Netas seem to be retiring as well as are being put to effective retirement now-a-days, although some die-hard one's are also looking to bounce-back as usual for the Netas, thus keeping the profession attractive and abuzz. Let the ‘Game’ evolve…

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